Denotation and Connotation Review

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a positive connotation of the word 'childish'?

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A positive connotation of 'childish' is 'playful'.

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What is a negative connotation of the word 'slim'?

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A negative connotation of 'slim' is 'skinny'.

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Which word has a more positive connotation: 'thrifty' or 'cheap'?

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'Thrifty' has a more positive connotation than 'cheap'.

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What does it mean if a word has a negative connotation?

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It means the word carries an unfavorable or unpleasant association.

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Provide an example of a word with a neutral connotation.

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The word 'feline' has a neutral connotation.

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What is the connotation of the word 'home'?

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The connotation of 'home' is often warm, safe, and welcoming.

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Which phrase has a more negative connotation: 'a box filled with documents' or 'a box crammed with documents'?

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'A box crammed with documents' has a more negative connotation.

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What is the denotation of the word 'snake'?

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The denotation of 'snake' is a legless reptile.